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Alderwood House School (London Location) is looking to hire one (1) Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) for our outdoor early learning program.
Our ECEA positions are entry-level teaching positions in classrooms for children aged 3-5. At minimum, you must possess an ECEA license, a valid work permit, and be located in the lower mainland. Previous experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
This position will be located at our London location at 140-6231 London Road, Richmond BC V7E 6T3, with offsite locations close by and around Richmond, BC.
Please note that you will be outside for 4-9 hours each day, in all weather. If you do not like being outside, this is not the position for you.
Terms of employment
This position will be permanent and full time.
This position requires an ECEA license at the time of hiring.
Wages
Compensation is $20.50 per hour. Typical work hours are 8:00-16:00, 4 days per week. Yearly completion bonuses add $1-2 per year, based on performance.
Main Duties
The Assistant Educator will:
1) Support the Educator(s) to lead children in daily activities in an engaging and safe outdoor environment for 4-9 hours each day;
2) work with an Educator to develop and deliver curriculum that acknowledges and stimulates the physical, social, and emotional needs and development of each child. This will include child involvement in problem-solving, mindfulness, emotional literacy, stories, music, and art;
3) protect the physical and emotional safety of each child, referring to trauma-informed practices where applicable;
4) help to model clear communication, healthy eating habits, and safe toilet and dressing procedures;
5) prepare and maintain a high degree of safety and cleanliness in the lunch and rest areas and with the shared equipment. This procedure will include daily safety checklists;
6) document child experiences throughout the day and communicate these with parents and fellow teachers;
7) record and share physical and social incidents with other staff and parents, where applicable, and keep records of such incidences;
8) participate in staff meetings to address issues and developments for individual children and groups to facilitate ongoing improvements to the childcare environment.
Benefits
Medical, dental and extended vacation benefits are available, as per our collective agreement, as outlined below:
The employer shall pay 50% of the premium costs for all eligible regular employees who work
30 hours or more, for the following benefit plans:
1) Extended Health Benefits
2) Dental Plan
3) Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Other requirements:
1) Basic CPR and First Aid Certification, with Wilderness First Aid preference
2) English language fluency
Contact information
Please send a cover letter and copy of your resume to alderwoodinformation at alderwoodhouse.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $20.50 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow BCCDC Guidance for childcare settings. Social distancing is not possible when attending to child health and safety needs so gloves, KN95/N95 masks and rapid tests are provided to educators. Extra classroom cleaning and sanitization.
Licence/Certification:
- ECEA certification? (required)
